The Bronx General Post Office at 558 Grand Concourse is a landmark civic building completed in 1937 by architect Thomas Harlan Ellett. Its restrained classical design features monumental arched windows, granite terraces, and symbolic sculptures at the main entrance.

Inside, visitors will see thirteen New Deal–era murals painted in 1939 by Ben Shahn and Bernarda Bryson. These vivid works inspired by Walt Whitman’s poetry, celebrate American workers and remain one of the Bronx’s most important public art collections.

During OHNY Weekend, guests can explore the landmarked lobby, learn about the building’s history as a central postal hub, and hear about its next chapter. A panel discussion on the building's architecture, art, and significance will take place on Saturday afternoon; details to be announced.

Maddd Equities, the building’s current steward, is committed to preserving its historic and cultural legacy while planning for a future that keeps this space active and connected to the Bronx community.

Saturday program: 12pm

A program on artist Ben Shahn and the history and significance of the Post Office murals will take place in the lobby.

12:00pm: Introductory remarks by Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and Dr. Laura Katzman, Professor of Art History at James Madison University, co-author of Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity, and curator of the exhibition of the same name at The Jewish Museum

12:30pm: Tour of the murals led by Dr. Katzman

1:00pm: Panel discussion with Dr. Katzman, Angel Hernandez, Bronx Borough Historian, Fabian Llonch, Visiting Professor at Pratt School of Architecture, and Lucia Warck-Meister, Gallery Director of Longwood Art Gallery at Bronx River Art Center

The main entrance at 558 Grand Concourse is wheelchair accessible with a ramp and automatic doors; no alternate entrance is required. The landmarked ground-floor lobby is fully accessible.

Service animals are welcome; pets are not permitted. Strollers are allowed but may need to be folded if the lobby is crowded.

Photography is permitted in the lobby and of the murals, but tripods and professional equipment are not allowed.

Children are welcome accompanied by an adult.